Global Hotel Leaders Celebrate One Billion International Travelers andCall for “Smart Visas” to Facilitate Travel for Next Billion

Christopher Nassetta, President & CEO of Hilton Worldwide & Arne Sorenson, President & CEO of Marriott International speak with Liz Claman on FOX Business "After the Bell" about global economic trends in travel and tourism and celebrate one billion global travelers during the World Economic Forum 2013.

Two hospitality giants – Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International– addressed global business and travel industry leaders today at the World Economic Forum in Davos to urge governments to move quickly to adopt "Smart Visa" policies which stimulate global travel, create new jobs and spur economic development. The two companies represent more than 7,000 hotels in 90 countries, which include 600,000 employees at these owned, managed and franchised properties. They are working together with the World Economic Forum Governors for the aviation, travel and tourism industry to promote global action toward "Smart Visa" policies regionally by 2015 and globally by 2020.